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DWP extending hardship fund is welcome – but we need concrete, rapid actions to end poverty crisis
DWP extending hardship fund is welcome – but we need concrete, rapid actions to end poverty crisis
Women in North of England live shorter lives, more likely to be in poverty and work harder for less
Women in North of England live shorter lives, more likely to be in poverty and work harder for less
DWP extends household support fund to help families struggling with cost of living
DWP extends household support fund to help families struggling with cost of living
'This will only intensify': Millions of pensioners at risk of serious illness due to UK heatwaves
'This will only intensify': Millions of pensioners at risk of serious illness due to UK heatwaves
Elderly people's lives in danger without winter fuel payment, Labour warned: 'This is a mistake'
Elderly people's lives in danger without winter fuel payment, Labour warned: 'This is a mistake'
No update on future of household support fund until autumn budget, DWP minister says
No update on future of household support fund until autumn budget, DWP minister says
Millions of Brits unable to afford winter energy bills as price cap rises by £149: 'Disastrous'
Millions of Brits unable to afford winter energy bills as price cap rises by £149: 'Disastrous'
How the crisis of affordable credit is endangering the UK's most vulnerable
How the crisis of affordable credit is endangering the UK's most vulnerable
Nearly one million more people will be unpaid carers by 2035, report finds
Nearly one million more people will be unpaid carers by 2035, report finds
Nearly 18 million people will be left without crisis support if DWP fund ends
Nearly 18 million people will be left without crisis support if DWP fund ends
Tony Blair thinks the DWP could be automated by AI. Here's why that's so dangerous
Tony Blair thinks the DWP could be automated by AI. Here's why that's so dangerous
DWP will end 'blame culture' over benefits, says Liz Kendall – but words must be 'backed up'
DWP will end 'blame culture' over benefits, says Liz Kendall – but words must be 'backed up'
Majority of councils unable to help those in crisis after DWP's support fund ends next month
Majority of councils unable to help those in crisis after DWP's support fund ends next month
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
DWP cuts off benefits for 280,000 people over universal credit change: 'This is extremely worrying'
DWP cuts off benefits for 280,000 people over universal credit change: 'This is extremely worrying'
Brazil wants to tax the world's wealthiest 3,000 people. Here's how that money could change the world
Brazil wants to tax the world's wealthiest 3,000 people. Here's how that money could change the world
Government must put things right and lift two-child benefit cap in Autumn Budget, says Labour MP
Government must put things right and lift two-child benefit cap in Autumn Budget, says Labour MP
Millions of Brits made ill because their home is too hot, study finds – as UK faces heatwave
Millions of Brits made ill because their home is too hot, study finds – as UK faces heatwave
Number of homeless children in UK highest since records began: 'A genuine humanitarian crisis'
Number of homeless children in UK highest since records began: 'A genuine humanitarian crisis'
No more sticking plasters when it comes to ending poverty
